Is St Leonard's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 28 April 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard, two at Strong standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 163rd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Leonard's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 44% of pupils at St Leonard's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Leonard's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Leonard's Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Leonard's Church of England Primary School

Overthorpe Road, Banbury, OX16 4SB

Local ranking163rd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 April 2026. Figures last updated 30 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 28 April 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 44.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 2.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 51.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 45

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 350
Boys: 183 (54%)
Girls: 153 (46%)
Capacity: 420 (80% full)
SEND: 18.9%
FSM Eligible: 27.1%
EAL: 52.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.6%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,697/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 34.8%
Asian Pakistani: 23.9%
White Other: 18.1%
Asian Indian: 5.8%
Black African: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.9%
Other: 2.6%

34.8%

White British

23.9%

Asian Pakistani

18.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01295262507

head.3262@st-leonards.oxon.sch.uk

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Overthorpe Road

Banbury, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123179
UKPRN: 10079363
Establishment No.: 3262

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